San Benito CISD School District
School District · San Benito, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#314 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,444
+$476 vs Texas median
District size
9,126 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
San Benito CISD ranks #314 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. San Benito CISD's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Downs Fine Arts Academy (8.7/10), Sullivan Environmental Science Academy (8.6/10), and Cash EL (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Benito CISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Benito CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Benito CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downs Fine Arts Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sullivan Environmental Science Academy | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Cash EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Angela Gerusa Leal EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Rangerville EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | La Encantada EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Judge Oscar De La Fuente EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | La Paloma EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Greyhounds Online Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | San Benito Riverside Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Benito CISD
San Benito CISD is a San Benito, Texas school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 9,126 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $13,444 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, San Benito CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Downs Fine Arts Academy, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, San Benito CISD students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Benito CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Benito CISD with test data.
Schools in San Benito CISD
22 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Benito
- Total Enrollment
- 9,126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 629
- District spending per student
- $13,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Benito CISD?
San Benito CISD has 22 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Benito CISD?
The average composite rating for San Benito CISD is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in San Benito CISD?
San Benito CISD's district-level spending was $13,444 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Benito CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Benito CISD is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Benito CISD?
Downs Fine Arts Academy is the highest-rated school in San Benito CISD with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in San Benito CISD?
Across schools in San Benito CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Benito CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
San Benito CISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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